Relieve back pain. How to relieve pain in the lumbar spine. Causes that cause back pain

Many have encountered a situation when suddenly the whole body is pierced by a merciless sharp pain in the lower back. How to remove the strength of pain and get rid of the pain completely? Is it possible? There is a whole range of measures that will allow you to forget about this misfortune and prevent its reoccurrence.

According to statistics, approximately 85% of the inhabitants of our planet are forced to deal with tension, discomfort and pain in the lower back.

The cause of pain can be not only diseases and injuries, but also overweight, a sedentary lifestyle, stressful conditions. Having excluded spinal diseases with the help of a doctor, you can fight pain with physiotherapy exercises and massage.

Possible causes of pain

The most common causes of pain in the lumbar spine include:

Lumbago (lumbago) - this syndrome of osteochondrosis can be characterized by sudden acute pain that occurs after a sudden movement, bending, lifting of weight. The pain is very intense, radiating to the buttocks and lower limbs.

Lumbodynia - the pain is chronic, less acute. The reason may be maintaining an uncomfortable posture, hypothermia. Pain sensations can increase or decrease over several days.

Piriformis syndrome - manifests itself as dull unpleasant sensations, as the sciatic nerve is infringed. More often, the disease manifests itself in an acute form. In this case, the patient experiences "burning" pain when trying to stand on the affected limb.

Herniated disc.It can be manifested by pains of a very different nature, from pulsating to pulling. In this case, pain can also occur in the lower extremities, even in the toes.

To establish the correct diagnosis, you must consult a doctor. Depending on the type of ailment and the recommendations of a specialist, an exercise program will be drawn up. Exercise and massage are one of the most powerful factors in the prevention and treatment of pain in the lower back.

Acute period

If the pain is found suddenly, try to slowly move to the position of the support on your knees (in a simple way on all fours). Carefully, pushing your arms forward, lower your armpits to the floor. If at the same time the pain does not intensify, linger in this position and try to stretch, with your hands stretching forward, and with your buttocks back. Then slowly rise up on your knees. Round your back, then bend it with minimal effort. Repeat a few times.

If, when trying to stretch, the pain becomes pulsating, or even just intensifies, gently stretch your leg on the side where the pain is less. Roll slowly onto your side, then onto your back. Bend your legs at the knees, press your lower back to the floor.

For severe pain, no exercise is allowed. It is necessary to provide rest to the diseased segment of the back, take nimesil or inject olfen. Since, in defense, the body is forced to react with muscle spasm, it is necessary to drink any of the muscle relaxants, for example, sirdalud. It is advisable to put a wet, hot linen towel under the lower back and lie on it for 30–40 minutes. Also, a good effect will be obtained if you smear the lower back with honey, and then lie on a linen cloth. Further exercise therapy can be continued after pain relief and the onset of remission. And most importantly, after an accurate diagnosis has been established.

The initial period of remission

"Clock". We lie down on our back, put our hands to the sides, rest our palms on the floor. Stretch the legs and turn from the hip to the left and right.

"Spindle". We continue to lie on our back. The foot of the right leg is under the left knee, the left palm is on the right knee. The right hand was taken to the side and rested with a palm on the floor. With the left hand we press the right knee to the left, to the floor. We swap the legs and arms and start everything in the other direction. One should not make sudden efforts. The exercise runs smoothly.

"Rest on your side."We turn smoothly onto the left side. With the right hand, grab the right knee, press it to the chest, release and straighten. Then we press again. Then we do the same movements on the other side.

"Pendulum". Gently roll onto your stomach. Place the elbows at shoulder level. The palms rest on the floor. We bend the lower legs perpendicular to the floor and slowly swing to the right and left.

"Scissors on the side".We sit comfortably on the right side, put our head on the palm of our bent hand. We put our left hand in front of us, resting on the palm. Raise the left leg up to the stop and lower it. Slow at first, then faster. We turn on the other side and perform the same number of times with the other leg.

Plank push-up.Standing in a plank position on the knees, bend and unbend your arms at the elbows. At the onset of remission, keep the hip angle at 90 ° C. In the period of stable remission, you can proceed to performing with a straightened trunk and even from the position of the classic bar. When doing any push-ups, it is important to remember to tense your abdominal muscles. This will insure your back and make your belly beautiful.

"Squat down". Stand with your feet under your shoulders. We put our hands forward, or behind the head. We hold the body straight. Squat slowly without lifting your heels off the floor. Try to reach down to the floor with your pelvis. Then we calmly straighten up.

"Hedgehog". Imagine that you are a hedgehog who wants to curl up into a ball. From a standing position, slowly tilt your head, then twist the upper thoracic region, mentally directing the forehead to the stomach. We bring the pelvis forward a little and tighten the gluteal muscles. Then we relax and return to the position from which the exercise began.

"Facing the East".We settle down sitting on the shins. We put our hands behind the back. Slowly bend forward with a straightened back, and then with the same back, we perform a leaning back of the body.

"Freeze." From the previous exercise, we move to a position lying on the stomach. We put our hands under the stomach. We tighten and relax the muscles in a wave-like manner, starting from the legs and ending with the shoulders. We repeat this several times, then relax and just lie down, restoring the pulse.

Period of stable remission.At this point, you can connect exercises that will cover different muscle groups. You can perform them at a faster pace and with greater effort.

"The cat is awake." FROMtoya, move the pelvis a little forward. The legs are bent. We take our hands in the lock and pull them forward, rounding the back. We linger for a few seconds and return to the starting position.

"Round". We stand with our feet under our shoulders. We put our hands behind the head. We perform circular rotations with the pelvis, at first at a slow pace, and then faster and faster. Then we do the same rotations, but in the opposite direction.

"The Mower". The position of the body, as in the previous exercise, only the hands are folded in front of you like a student at a desk. We make quick turns of the body, either lowering our arms to the level of the belt, then lifting them to shoulder level. Concentrate on active exhalation.

"Skier". We bend the legs slightly at the knees, bring the pelvis forward. We bring our arms up, straightening our legs, and stretching as high as possible, then bend down with a round back, swinging our arms farther back. And we straighten up again. Repeat the exercise several times for 100 seconds.

"Pump". We spread our legs to a width of 20-30 centimeters. Do not forget to bring the pelvis forward a little. We perform deep alternate bends to the sides, without taking our hands off the hips.

"Ballet". Standing at some support and slightly adhering to it, we perform swinging movements with the leg forward, backward, to the side. We do at least 50 swings with the left foot, and then with the right. Resist the temptation to hang onto a support. Do not bend in your back when swinging your leg back.

"Clew". We lie on our backs, bring our arms forward, pull our bent legs to the chest. Pressing the lower back into the floor, raise the shoulders and head, and hug ourselves by the hips with our hands. We hold this position for at least 100 seconds. Breathe freely. Focus on the tension of the abdominal and lower back muscles. Then relax and stretch out on the floor.

"Tumbler". Sitting on the floor, lift your legs off the mat, hug your knees and roll over from your left buttock to your right. Periodically roll up and down the vertebrae, moving your chest away from your knees. Do the exercise until you feel a pleasant warmth in the tailbone area.

"Cobra". We sit down, folding our legs in Turkish style. We put our hands on our knees. We perform circular rotations in the lumbar spine. 1.5 minutes one way, and then 1.5 minutes the other way. Exercise is also an excellent prevention of diseases of the female genital organs.

Back pain massage

In the acute period, with severe throbbing pains, it is possible to recommend only the use of Kuznetsov's applicator, placing a linen cloth between it and the body.

It should be noted that in the pathogenesis of lumbodynia, pain syndrome occurs due to infringement of the facet meniscoids. If this is indeed an established fact, manual therapy can be used. The method of post-isometric relaxation is very useful and justified. Its essence lies in stretching the blocked muscles, after static stress. For the lower back, the following exercise can be recommended, which is also an element of self-directed manual therapy.

To perform, you need a high table, sofa, or bed. The surface should not be soft. Lie on your side on the edge of the table. If pain occurs on one side, lie down on your healthy side. If the pain is bilateral, do it alternately on the left and right sides. The back is slightly bent. The lower leg should be bent at the knee and hip. Upper - hangs from the edge of a table or sofa. The basin must be turned towards the table. Turn the head and shoulders in the opposite direction from the hanging leg. Use your upper hand to hold the far edge of the table. As you exhale, move your gaze to where you turned your head and shoulders. Relax. Under the weight of the leg, the lumbar region will come into a state of pre-tension. If this happens, raise the limb a few centimeters, exhale slowly and deeply, hold your breath for 30 seconds. As you inhale, move your gaze towards the hanging leg. Then relax completely, lowering your leg under the force of gravity, and exhale.

How to give yourself a massage, without assistance?

Situations when there is no one next to a person who could give him a healing massage are quite common. If your back is stuck, the best way out is to help yourself.

You need to sit comfortably on the surface, hard and flat, to achieve the maximum possible relaxation. The thumb is firmly applied to the lower back, the knees are bent.

Careful stroking movements are made, you need to move from top to bottom, moving towards the coccyx. The further you can get it, the more effective the procedure will be.

Having devoted about 3 minutes to these movements, you need to start stroking. The thumb moves smoothly along the ribs, moving to the sides of the spine. With each repetition, you need to achieve lowering lower.

Having finished with one side, you should definitely rest for a couple of minutes. Then all the actions are repeated with the other side.

This is just a rough guide for back pain. Faced with constant painful attacks, you should definitely see a specialist. Only the doctor will determine the appropriateness of exercises and massage, will suggest the optimal program, the implementation of which will benefit, and not harm the patient.

Acupressure massage remains available for lower back pain

Sitting on the stomach, with the right hand, we perform point manipulations in an arc, starting from the dimple in the lumbar region and moving along the passage of the sciatic nerve.

A folded towel or roller should be placed under the stomach.

The sequence of manipulations is as follows:

finger stroking;

finger pressure;

capture reception;

reception of finger kneading;

reception of finger vibration. All manipulations are performed with warm hands. Place the emphasis on the strength of the phalanges, not the arms.

After you pass through the indicated areas with your fingers, fold your hand into a fist and massage with a fist comb.

The sequence of manipulations:

trituration;

kneading.

When finishing the massage, you can perform vibration and shaking movements. To do this, grab the gluteus muscle, pull it slightly and shake it.

When performing self-massage, one should not neglect massagers and applicators. By warming up the surface of the skin, these devices increase blood flow to the problem area.

The following massagers are widely used:

lyapko applicator;

kuznetsov's applicator;

rollers and belts made of various materials (wood, rubber, plastics, natural stones). All of the above devices can be used without outside interference and effectively affect not only the lower back, but also strengthen the body as a whole.

If you have nothing at hand, a plastic bottle will do. Pour warm water into it, place it under your back and ride carefully.

For lower back pain, various types of massage are used:

• canned;

  relaxing;

  medical;

  stone therapy.

The main task is to relieve muscle spasm and increase blood flow in the affected segment. The specific type, duration and number of sessions should be appointed by a specialist.

If you have an irresistible desire to be healthy, put in a little work and perseverance. You will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Treatment and prevention of diseases of the spine with the help of the prophylactic agent Evminov

Just 2 exercises eliminate acute lower back pain in just 5 minutes

Spinal pain is unpleasant and very common.

It can appear unexpectedly: from a simple careless movement.

Of course, you must definitely see a doctor, but before you reach the hospital, you still need to get rid of the pain.

Causes of back pain

• Poor posture.
• Corollary,.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Sedentary work.
• Myofascial syndrome is an overload of the spinal muscles, the nature of the pain in this case is constant.
• If, it increases with bending and movement, the cause may be osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine.
• Pain in the middle part of the back, encircling the lower back and combined with heartburn, vomiting, can be caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: pancreatitis, organ tumors, duodenal ulcers, stomach.
• If the focus of pain is located in the thoracic region and under the scapula, general malaise, cough and high fever are also observed, the cause may be tuberculosis, pneumonia and pleurisy.
• - also a consequence of gynecological diseases, prostatitis, pilonephritis.
• Sharp low back pain coupled with problem urination is a sign of inflammation of the appendix, renal colic or urolithiasis.
• "Backache" in the lumbar zone, in which a sharp pain radiates to the lower extremities, increases with breathing and movement - a consequence of radiculitis or herniated discs.
• Spinal tuberculosis (found only in children) causes persistent spinal pain, worsening towards the lower back. At the same time, the gait changes noticeably, a hump is formed.
• The last trimester of pregnancy can cause pulling persistent low back pain.
• Obesity is also a cause of spinal pain. They occur in the lumbar region, accompanied by a crunch in the back, neck and heaviness in the occipital region.

The idea that you need to lie down as much as possible during spinal pain is wrong. According to eminent doctors, each extra "bed" day will add a couple of weeks to the patient.

It is clear that lying position is the most comfortable... But it's better to get over yourself, get out of bed and start moving.

This rule is true in the first two days when pain occurs. Only during this period of time it is necessary to limit the patient's motor activity as much as possible.

To stop an attack of acute pain, you can apply ice to the focus of its occurrence. The cold can help reduce swelling and prevent stretching of the back muscles. You can even do a kind of ice massage: apply ice to the sore area and massage for 6-8 minutes.

Ice cure can relieve pain in the first two days. And then you need to act on the source of pain with warmth: soak a towel in very warm water, wring it out and straighten it. The patient should lie on his chest, a pillow should be placed under the thighs, and a warm towel should be placed on his back, in the painful area. Cover the top with a plastic bag and heating pad.

You can also make the pain a kind of contrasting response: half an hour to act with cold (ice), half an hour - with heat.

Stretching your back muscles can be done to relieve pain. Starting position: lying down, knees pulled up to the chest. You need to put a little pressure on your knees, then stretch them out and relax. By repeating this exercise, you can stretch your muscles and "calm" them.

Beware of sudden movements when getting out of bed. It is better to get down from it slowly, carefully, as if "rolling" off the edge of the bed. First, lower your legs and move like a spring, lifting your upper body in one motion.

Basic treatment methods

Injections

How do injections work?

Allows to relieve inflammation and get rid of pinching of the roots of the spinal nerves.

What effect is achieved with injections?

Thanks to injections, the medicinal components are delivered directly to the focus of pain, restoring the affected tissues, improving blood circulation and strengthening the immune system.

What active ingredients are included in the injection?

• analgesics;
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• local anesthetics;
• hondoprotectors;
• steroid hormones;
• vitamins;
• immunomodulators.

Orthopedic corsets not only help to maintain or correct posture, but also partially cope with the bouncing sensations. We recommend paying attention to, and.

Ointments

Ointments are topical preparations and are divided into categories:

1. Preparations with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances (relieve pain): Fastum Gel, Finalgel, Voltaren and others.
2. Combined drugs (regenerate, anesthetize, relieve inflammation, have a thrombolytic effect) - Dolobene gel, Finalgon.
3. Preparations with local irritant effects - Efkamon, Kapsikam, Finalgon, Nikoflex, Apizartron. Principle of action: the effect on the skin with heat, due to which the muscles relax, the blood supply improves.
4. Hondoprotectors - restore cartilage tissue, regenerate bone tissue: Arthrocin, Chondroxide, Chondroitin.
5. Homeopathic medicines: improve metabolism, relieve inflammation. Mechanism of action: immunomodulating, regenerating, decongestant. Examples: Objective-T, Traumeel S.
6. Phytopreparations: anesthetize, relieve puffiness, improve metabolism, regenerate cells: Dikul's balm, Shungite cream, Comfrey ointment, Sofya's cream, Artrocin gel.

Sleep in an S shape

Place a pillow under your head and neck, lay your back flat on the bed, and a pillow under your knees. This will reduce hamstring stretching and will not put any pressure on your back.

Sleep in a fetal position

Sleeping on your side, in a baby position, will also ease the pain. Place a pillow between your knees.

Take one aspirin daily

Aspirin has anti-inflammatory effects.

Try willow bark

Willow bark is a natural salicylate that enhances the anti-inflammatory effect of aspirin tablets.

Many of us suffer from back pain. They can be both acute and chronic. Acute pain sometimes strikes people with its intensity. It often appears suddenly. Chronic pain has a debilitating effect on a person for a fairly long period. lots of. Almost everyone who has experienced these unpleasant sensations is worried about the question: how to get rid of back pain at home?

If the pain is caused by a muscle strain or injury, you can treat it with cold. Ice must be applied to the sore spot, massage it for 10-15 minutes. This reduces swelling. And from the third day after the onset of pain, you can start thermal wraps.

It is necessary to lie on your stomach and apply a towel dipped in a warm decoction of herbs to the sore area of \u200b\u200bthe back. Give preference to herbs with anti-inflammatory effects. You must attach polyethylene on top. Top up the compress with a regular or medium heat heating pad. If you alternate between ice and heat every 30 minutes, the pain will quickly go away.

Acute pain can be treated with a lower back stretch. It is done while lying in bed. Just pull up your chest knees. The exercise must be repeated several times. Doctors advise not to get out of bed in the morning abruptly, but rather to roll out of it. This will reduce pain.

Many people suffer from chronic back pain that does not go away for a very long time. But in most cases, they can be completely dealt with by simply changing the living conditions in your own home. Are you wondering how to relieve back pain at home? Remove the soft mattress and replace it with an orthopedic one. The same goes for the pillow. During sleep, pressure will be evenly distributed to all parts of the spine, which will relieve you of pain for a long time.

Note! For long-term pain that persists, use a holistic approach that includes exercise and compresses.

Use the following steps to relieve pain:

• swim;
• walk more;
• exercise your back and abdominal muscles.

For exercise, do it three times a week for 40 minutes. After a month of doing the exercises correctly, you will notice that the muscles have strengthened. Do cervical and lumbar strengthening exercises daily. This will relieve chronic pain. Ditch high-heeled shoes in favor of an orthopedic model.

In some cases, you have to immediately consult a doctor.

Among them, the following dangerous symptoms can be distinguished:

1. Sharp pain, which is accompanied by fever, pain in the chest and stomach, difficulty breathing.
2. Acute pain does not go away within three days, and the pain itself does not get weaker.
3. The chronic pain lasts two weeks and the condition does not get better.
4. Back pain radiates to the foot or thigh.

Home treatment of back pain does not need to be medication-based.

Use natural remedies. Among the most effective of them are the following:

• ginger;
• basil leaves;
• herbal oils;
• garlic;
• wheat;
• chamomile tea;
• milk.

It includes anti-inflammatory compounds that provide relief from painful conditions. Prepare a ginger paste and apply it to the affected area. You can add some eucalyptus oil on top.

Note! To enhance the effect, add half a teaspoon of cloves, the same amount of black pepper, and one teaspoon of ginger powder to herbal tea.

They must be boiled in water until it is half corrected. Add a pinch of salt to the broth when the water is warm. If the pain is mild, take the decoction once a day. If the pain is severe, take it morning and evening.

They not only relieve pain, but also help to relax the back. For these purposes, you can use eucalyptus oil, coconut oil, olive oil or almond oil. Just warm it up and massage it into the sore spot.

This is another remedy that effectively treats back pain. It is enough to eat two to five cloves of garlic every morning.

You can also massage your back using garlic oil. To prepare it, you will need the following:

• heat some sesame oil, coconut oil, or mustard oil over low heat;
• add about 8 cloves of garlic to it;
• fry the garlic until it turns brown;
• the oil must be filtered and allowed to cool.

The resulting composition can be used to massage the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe back. Then you can take a warm bath.

It contains compounds that produce anesthetic effect.

It is not only useful, but also reduces pain to a minimum. To prepare pain reliever, do the following:

• Take a handful of wheat and leave it to soak overnight;
• In the morning, mix it with a little coriander;
• Pour the composition into a cup of milk and cook it over low heat.

This mixture can be consumed in the morning and evening.

It can be used to make cold compresses. They are effective not only for pain, but also significantly reduce swelling. If you don't have ice, you can substitute frozen food for it.

1. Place crushed ice in a bag and wrap with a towel.
2. Apply the compress to the affected area for 15 minutes.

This procedure should be carried out several times with half an hour breaks.

Note! Alternate hot and cold compresses to reduce pain.

A hot cup of chamomile tea helps to relax muscle tissue, the tension of which can be one of the causes of pain.

The easiest way is to buy ready-made tea, which is sold in pharmacies. But you can do it yourself. To do this, add 200-250 ml of boiling water to a tablespoon of chamomile flowers. Leave the tea to infuse for 10 minutes.

This is an excellent preventive measure. Milk is high in calcium, which is essential for building muscle and strengthening bones. Drinking milk regularly will not only relieve pain, but also prevent it entirely.

Add some honey to the milk to enhance its positive qualities. You can make a mixture of sugar and couscous by using it with slightly warmed milk.

Thus, at home, it is quite possible to cope with pain in the back. Take a holistic approach and choose the product that's right for you.

The goal of this technique is to restore normal hydration levels to the lower back. With age, tissues become dehydrated, which leads to discomfort and pain.

Lie on your back and smoothly perform micro movements, slightly changing your body position.

Alternate leg extension

• Gently stretch your left heel, hold a few breaths, return to the starting position and relax.
• Repeat with the left leg 5 times, then do the exercise for the right leg.

These sliding movements pinched nerves and blood vessels, restoring the neurovascular bundles the ability to normally conduct impulses in the tissues.

Lower back stretch

• Lie on your back, legs bent, arms behind your head.
• Gently bend the pelvis under you, pressing the lumbar region to the floor, hold for a few breaths.
• Then lift your pelvis, bending your back, hold for a few more breaths.
• Keep your shoulders and sacrum on the floor.

This exercise gently stretches the space between the vertebrae.

Stretching a straight leg up

• Lie on your back, legs bent, hold a strap or elastic band in your hands.
• Extend your left leg up.
• Place a strap over your straightened leg to keep it in a perpendicular position to the floor for 1-3 minutes.
• Gently return the left leg to its original position and repeat for the right leg.
• Then stretch both legs up and hold for 1-3 minutes.
• Return to the starting position, stretch your legs and relax.
• Repeat 5 times.

It is important to perform these exercises smoothly, without jerking or painful sensations. You need to repeat the exercise cycle for at least an hour. But little effort is required from you, so you can consider this time as rest.

2. Listen to your body

People tend to do more and observe less. But it is the process of contemplation and meditation that allows you to achieve greater awareness. This is important for the development of somatic intelligence.

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Observe and take note

During classes, do not forget that the main goal is health. First of all, you should note your own feelings, and not kilometers, kilograms or minutes. In yoga or stretching exercises, it is important not to quickly take a pose, but to smoothly achieve it, gradually overcoming each barrier. As with learning to play a musical instrument, you need to listen carefully, not just mechanically play the notes.

Practice tadasana everywhere

Look at the people around you: only a few are standing upright - most are hunched over by a heavy bag or with their shoulders drooping under a load of thoughts.

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As a result, body weight is unevenly distributed and, as a result, the lower back is overloaded.

Take advantage of the experience of yogis in everyday life - master tadasana, or "mountain pose".

• Stand up straight with the heels and toes of both feet touching.
• Straighten your knees, tighten your hips.
• Pull up, open your chest, stretch the top of your head up.
• Make sure that the weight is evenly distributed over the entire foot.
• Stretch your arms along your body or over your head.

3. Eighty percent load is enough

Until the spine and sacrum are in a normal position, problems with the lower back cannot be eliminated. One of the most important aspects of body work is self-discipline. As you do each exercise, constantly remind yourself that perfect results are not immediately possible. While doing one hundred percent will only create additional stress, eighty percent of the load is enough for a positive effect.

Forget the more, the better. Learn moderation.

In static exercises, it is important to hold on for a minute or longer so that the fasciae are in the correct position and transfer movement from the muscles to the blood vessels and internal organs. But a smooth transition from one position to another also has a positive effect. Therefore, forget about abrupt movements if you want to get rid of lower back pain.

An unexpected "lumbago" in the lower back or a sharp pain when bending over? This is not yet a sign of radiculitis senile - similar manifestations can occur even in young people. The reasons here are different, but they should be identified at the first symptomatology and immediately eliminated.

Causes affecting lower back pain

Even in older people, pain in the lower back is not a sign of approaching old age. Simply, the older a person is, the more neglected his health problems.

Factors affecting low back pain are not always age specific. Some of the reasons given below can even manifest in children.

1. Spine injuries can be called frequent "provocateurs" of back pain. And these unpleasant sensations will appear for a long time, even after rehabilitation treatment.
2. Poor posture leads to curvature of the spine. Since he "takes" on himself the bulk of the body, and with scoliosis there is a shift in the center of gravity, all this entails an uneven distribution of gravity forces on the vertebrae. In this case, it is the lower back that "gets" the most (how not to "groan" here).
3. Inflammatory processes in the bone tissues of the vertebrae or intervertebral hernias are another deviation from the norm, which are accompanied by pain in the lumbar region.
4. But diseases of the internal organs (kidneys, liver, reproductive system) are accompanied by pain in the lumbosacral spine. Here, the pain is not localized in the spine - the back muscles, "interacting" with problem areas of the body, hurt.

All these were factors of "local significance", but there are also external reasons that can provoke pain (often short-term and sometimes prolonged).

• An incorrectly distributed load when carrying weights overloads the spine excessively, which is manifested by pain in its lower region.
• Prolonged uncomfortable position of the body strains the muscles of the back, and this is then manifested by pain in the lower back.
• You should not "discount" and drafts - a chilled nerve can show its "concern" for a long time.

Another reason why the lower back can hurt is characteristic only for women - this is pregnancy. During it, there is a significant displacement of the vertebrae, which pull the muscles along with them.

Don't run the pain

Any pain is a signal that something is wrong in the body. The cause should be sought immediately. But it is not always possible to diagnose yourself with accuracy. Because sometimes the cause may not be in the place where the pain is felt.

The first step is to decide to visit a doctor - a neurologist or orthopedist. Having studied all the symptoms of the manifestation of pain, it is they who will be able to identify the focus of the problem. And then the appropriate treatment will be prescribed. After all, it will not be necessary to remove pain - it is necessary to eliminate the cause that entailed it.

On your own, you can prescribe yourself an anesthetic at first, until the doctors begin treatment. Commonly available over-the-counter drugs that relieve pain of various kinds are analgin, aspirin, ibuprofen.

In addition to non-steroidal pain relievers, you can help yourself at home using other methods, but they will only bring short-term relief if they are not accompanied by treatment of the underlying disease.

For some reason, there is no way to immediately consult a doctor, and there were no anti-inflammatory medications at hand, but the lower back hurts unbearably. Several recommendations can alleviate the condition.

Sometimes cold applied to the lower back helps. There are several ways to freeze pain:

• you can use regular ice cubes from the freezer, packed in a plastic bag;
• a wet towel in a bag must first be kept in the freezer for at least half an hour;
• any frozen food (chicken, vegetables, etc.) will do.

Having tied such a compress to the lower back, you need to hold it until the pain subsides.

Sometimes, on the contrary, heat is required instead of cold. Such a heating pad on the lower back is kept for about 30-40 minutes.

1. The pharmacy sells "Thermal wrap", which is good for radiculitis.
2. Old rubber heating pads (which our grandmothers used) will do. They need to be filled with boiling water. But the heating pad will be more convenient - it will make you comfortable in bed. But try not to fall asleep at the same time - you should not overheat the lower back.
3. Baths - not saunas, but with wet steam help well against "lumbago" in the lower back. Alternating heat and cold (every half hour) can also have an effect. This stimulates normal blood circulation and therefore relieves pain.

Exercise on the lower back is a great help. But try not to overdo it here, and choose gentle exercises - perhaps unstable vertebrae are the "culprits" of pain.

Physical therapy for low back pain

It would seem that with any pain it is difficult to move once again (and suddenly the sensations will intensify). But in fact, it is the "frozen" position that will "hold" the pain. It is necessary to knead it, as it were, forcing the muscles to move.

It is movement that promotes good blood circulation. This, in turn, makes muscles elastic and less susceptible to negative factors. In addition, by focusing on the exercise, a person is simply distracted from the pain that annoys him.

Walking is the easiest and most unobtrusive exercise. You can just go for a walk, moving slowly along the local streets. Or you can walk on the simulator. The main thing is that the "journey" lasts at least 1 hour.

Sometimes the pain is so severe that it is best to lie down. But not on a bed or sofa - you need a hard, flat surface. Therefore, floor is the best option. After lying for a few minutes in a position that is comfortable to relieve pain, you can roll over onto your back and raise your legs up, leaning them against the wall.

This will take the strain off your spine. But the muscles should be strained in this way:

• squeezing and relaxing the buttocks;
• pulling up the socks of the legs.

• do not swing your legs - only stretch marks;
• do not pump the press;
• give up squats;

Various manual procedures help well with lower back pain. But only a person who is knowledgeable in this matter should perform them. Without knowing the anatomical features, you can harm instead of relief.

1. If the cause of lower back pain is spinal problems, then a chiropractor will help here. Spinal manipulation is a part of physiotherapy that is part of a comprehensive treatment.
2. Thanks to the skillful hands of the massage therapist, you can relieve pain caused by any reason. But if the manipulations affect the spine, then the massage affects the muscles more.
3. Acupuncture is a targeted action on nerve endings that need to be calmed.

Low back pain during pregnancy

Not all of the recommendations above are suitable for pregnant women. And it is not always possible to remove this pain, in view of this "interesting situation." Because the main cause of lingering back pain is precisely pregnancy, or rather, those changes that it provoked.

Causes of low back pain during pregnancy

• The growing tummy “pulls” part of the muscles towards itself, thereby creating tension in the back.
• The spine is bent into a position that is not entirely convenient for it, taking on an even greater load.
• The growing fetus begins to press on the bladder, prostate and other organs. Failure in their work also causes painful symptoms.

In order to somehow alleviate her condition, a pregnant woman will have to adopt several recommendations.

• First of all, you should give up uncomfortable shoes - it is better if they are without heels.
• Sleep only on a hard mattress.
• Massage painful areas should be gentle.
• You should not get carried away with compresses (especially hot ones).
• Be sure to do exercises for pregnant women. They are designed in such a way that they should relieve any pain.

To protect yourself from various problems with the lower back, you need to monitor your health and physical condition of the body. Comfortable shoes, correct posture not only when walking, but also when sitting at a work table, an optimal uniform load on the spine - these are all preventive measures that will prevent pain from developing.

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